THE TRUSTEES AND ADVISORS of Artists' Project Earth are pleased to announce that twelve projects have been selected to receive funding from the sales of ‘Rhythms del Mundo – Cuba': the first major APE album release to raise awareness of the perils of climate change and to support those affected by natural disasters.

Each of these twelve projects was selected because of their unique contribution to the complex crises that we now face: some projects are proposing radical solutions to the root causes of climate change, other projects are taking on the role of educating the wider public on the issues, others still are looking at the effects of climate change on the biosphere and what can be done to reduce the impact of global warming. But all of them are working in their own ways towards creating a more sustainable future and to mitigating the effects of one hundred years of exponential fossil fuel combustion.  If you wish to apply for funding, click here.

Projects Selected for RDM Funding
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1. Global Coral Reef Alliance. Only by combining the best of traditional and modern knowledge can communities hope to avoid severe ecological and economic disruption and adapt to future changes. http://www.globalcoral.org

2. Heart of Brazil Expedition. Satellite images of the Amazon demonstrate that occupation by indigenous people is by far the most effective way to preserve the rainforest. www.ipcst.org

3. Coeco Costa Rica. Making the link between forests, biodiversity and climate change.

4. Climate Ark Portal. The most used, comprehensive and up to date source of climate change information on the internet. www.climateark.org

5. John Seed Australian Roadshow. Tools for Transformation: participating in real, grassroots, community-based solutions. www.rainforestinfo.org.au/climate

6. KYOTO2. Setting the framework for a second Climate Change Protocol. www.kyoto2.org

7. Climate Outreach Information Network (COIN). Achieving permanent reductions in household greenhouse gas emissions by working directly with individuals and households. www.COINet.org.uk

8. Campaign Against Climate Change. Initiating, co-ordinating and sustaining the Global Climate Campaign. www.campaigncc.org, www.globalclimatecampaign.org

9. Friends Of The Earth: Asia Pacific Oceana Region. To achieve climate justice, all peoples of the world must enjoy their fare share of the world's carbon resources within ecologically sustainable limits.

10. Chinadialogue.net. Strategically-placed to lead the conversation on China's relationship with people and planet. www.chinadialogue.net

11. Lace Project, Sri Lanka. In the aftermath of the Indian Ocean Tsunami, here is a project that helps secure the future of the women lace-makers of Galle. www.powerofhandsfoundation.org

12. Music Rising. An instrument replacement fund for musicians of the Gulf Coast of the USA. www.musicrising.org

In addition to these projects, five other innovative projects were selected by APE for special commendation and small bursaries.

Projects Selected for RDM special commendation and Bursaries.

People and Planet – a UK students' organization campaigning on world poverty, human rights and the environment. www.peopleandplanet.org

The Camp for Climate Action (UK) - packed with workshops and debates, the camp is a space to pool knowledge, ideas and inspiration to tackle the greatest threat to life on Earth. www.climatecamp.org.uk

Storm in a Teacup – the Women's Environmental Network campaign for climate change. www.wen.org.uk

Going Carbon Neutral Riverside – a community in east Stirling aiming to become carbon neutral. www.goingcarbonneutral.net